Overview

• A 3-2 defeat at Wolves in the EFL Cup, after leading late, followed league losses to Sunderland and Chelsea for three defeats and 11 goals conceded to start the season.
• Captain Jarrod Bowen confronted supporters at full-time at Molineux before being pulled away by team-mates.
• Graham Potter acknowledged the team is “suffering,” urged unity from fans, and said the squad must push forward to the next match.
• Former midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker told BBC Radio 5 Live that West Ham look headed for a relegation fight and said Potter “looked lost” during the Wolves defeat.
• Coverage highlights structural issues including defensive frailties, no direct replacement for Mohammed Kudus, a static midfield, and tactical rigidity, with some analysis suggesting the next games could shape Potter’s future.